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Flights Cairo to Doha (CAI-DOH): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Cairo (CAI) to Doha (DOH): MS, QR operate ~21/week, ~3.5h. USD fares $500-1,100, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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$320

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3.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Cairo (CAI) to Doha (DOH), great-circle distance 2,059 kmCAICairoDOHDoha2,059 km · ~2h 55m
Cairo(CAI) → Doha(DOH) · 2,059 km great-circle distance · approx 2h 55m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Cairo -> Doha (CAI-DOH) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Cairo to Doha is a high-frequency link between Egypt and Qatar, with around 21 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, workers heading to jobs in Qatar, members of the large Egyptian community there, and passengers connecting onward. Block time is about three and a half hours.

Airlines on this route

Two carriers fly CAI-DOH: EgyptAir and Qatar Airways, both full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Both fly direct to Doha, and the high combined frequency gives the route a wide spread of departure times through the day.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
EgyptAir (MS)23 kgStar Alliance
Qatar Airways (QR)30 kgOneworld

USD fares — CAI-DOH

CAI-DOH fares move with the labour calendar and rise around the December holidays. With two carriers and high frequency, the route is competitively priced — three to six weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Doha

Doha is the capital of Qatar, a modern city on the Gulf coast and the base of a major international airline. It has a large Egyptian community among its resident workforce. For travellers from Cairo it is a work and business destination and a connecting point onward across Asia.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Cairo to Doha? Direct CAI-DOH flights are operated by EgyptAir, Qatar Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the CAI-DOH flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.5 hours. The CAI-DOH route runs roughly 21 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a CAI-DOH flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,100 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on CAI-DOH? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking. Diaspora travellers should check each carrier’s extra-baggage uplift.

What currency is used in Doha? Doha uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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About CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team

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Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.